Batu, October 12, 2025 In the framework of the 2025 "UIN Mengabdi Qaryah Thayyibah" program, the Institute for Research and Community Service (LP2M) of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang held an activity with the theme “"Healthy and Independent Islamic Boarding School"” at the Al-Hidayah Islamic Boarding School, Batu City. This activity was chaired by Dr. Tias Pramesti Griana, M. Biomed and other accompanying lecturers, namely Larasati Sekar Kinasih, S.Gz., M.Gz. And Muhammad Amiruddin, Lc., M.Pd.

This activity aims to produce students with a basic understanding of sanitation, environmental health, and simple physical examination skills. The program also includes activities Medcharity by HMPPD UIN Malang and Health Promotion (Promkes) by Rhazes Medical Team (RMT) UIN Malang, as a form of cross-unit collaboration between medical students.

On this occasion, also present Dr. Ika Nurnaila Syakhsiyah as a speaker in the cadre training session. One of the community service team members, Diva Cahya (PSPD 2023), stated that this activity was the first step in helping Islamic boarding schools establish sustainable health systems.

“"Al-Hidayah Islamic Boarding School previously did not have an internal health cadre, so this training is expected to form the foundation for an independent health system managed by the students," said Diva.

Despite limited training facilities, the activity was enthusiastically attended. The students actively practiced performing blood pressure checks, body temperature measurements, and understanding the basic principles of environmental hygiene.

“"We hope that the santri cadres can be the driving force in maintaining the health of fellow santri and the Islamic boarding school environment," added Diva.

Through the program UIN Serves the Righteous, LP2M UIN Malang is committed to strengthening the role of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) as centers for character building and public health. This activity demonstrates the synergy between academics, students, and the community in realizing clean, healthy, and independent Islamic boarding schools.

Apart from increasing awareness of the importance of sanitation and environmental health, this activity also instills values independence, caring, and collaboration among students and Islamic boarding school students in line with the spirit of Qaryah Thayyibah to create a good, healthy and empowered society.

Contributor: Achmad Khidir Afandi (PSPD 23)